The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-15
ADJUSTMENTS.
GRAND OPERA

GRAND Observation-Disclosures"
IA great play, erandly acted" says the New
York News Of forgiven" and if ever critic
spoke truly of any of the plays of the period this
one did And if ever an audience was in full
sympathy with character from start to finish
the one that witnessed Mr.. Frederic Bryton's
Jack Diamond last night was The play. itself
is of an order UNNECESSARILY superior to any of
its character given to the public for many a
year. 1t awakens the sympathies with the rise
of the curtain and never once allows interest TO
flag until the last act is finished and the last line
spoken. The character of Jack Diamond, its
hero although heroic to the fullest extent, is
not strained or unnatural; and through the
varying sorrows and misfortunes of the man an
audience must and does follow with unrelaxing
interest. Actors are as often made for parts as
parts for actors, and in no case can this be said
with greater degree of truth than that Freder-
ic Bryton fills in fullest measure the attributes
and characteristics that suit him for the role he
assumes in this grand play. He is an actor OF
great force. of natural methods and surprising
abilities, and has been recognized by the most
competent critics the peer of any young star
on the American stage The ease and COM
pleteness with which Mr.. Bryton produces the
deepest emotional effects mark him as
an actor of rare abilities. To speak more
highly of the excellencies of either play or
star would oe to bestow praise that must appear
fulsome, yet SO marked and unusual are the
excellences of Frederic Bryton and Forgiven"
that commentator could not we'll be made too
hearty or unreserved The company in sup
port lie as good, comparatively, as play and star
such a one as is seldom SEEM in fact. Miss
Blanche Thorne, a young lady of prepossessing
personal appearance, takes the character of
Annie Jacks wife, and plays the part with feel
ing and understanding. filing the requirements
does excellentlv, and captured the audience by
his clever representation of the old time sport
Miss Jessie Story nicely as Leonie. while
Mr.. Henri Bergman and Frank RUSSELL are en-
titled to mention. There were two recalls be-
slowed by last nights audience, and the piece
was received with unmstakable evidences of
appreciation. Forgiven will be given again
to night, and at two performances Wednesday
MUsEUM-BENNErT & MoULroN COMPANY.
The Bennett & Moulton Opera Company be-
gan their second week at the Museum yester-
| day. giving ''The Mikado" to large audiences.
| The advance sale for all the week is large.
| The repertoire is as follows This afternoon,
| Queens Lace Handkerchief" to- night, 'Chimes
| of Normandy" Wednesday, 'Pirates of Pen
zance' and FRA Diavclo;" Thursday afternoon
| and evening, s'The Mascotte;" Friday, "Girohe
| Girofla" and Bohemian Girl" Saturday
| Chimes of Normandy" and "Olivette."
NOTES.
| Mr.. BARLEY Campbelrs popular American
DRAMA 'aThe White Slave" will be seen at tn,
| Grand the latter part of this week, as presented
| by the original company, with special scener,
and effects. 1t is play of very strong interest
and it always draws large audiences here
McNish, johnson & Slavin's minstrels will
give performance at Englishs tomorrov
night, and the popularity of the organization
combined with the low prices of admission, ha
already produced large advance sale. TIL
company is large and talented, and will give
bill Of new features and specialties. Fran